Notes on the Thacher Family
By Timothy Alden, published in 1814









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From the book : A collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with occasional notes, pentade 1, volume 1. By Rev. Timothy Alden. S. Marks Printer, New York, 1814 (second edition); articles 121-128, p. 124-132.


YARMOUTH, MASS.


YARMOUTH, MASS.

122. In memory of the honourable John Thacher, esq. who departed this life, 8 May, 1713, in the 75 year of his age; and in memory of Lydia Thacher, his wife, who died, 2 August, 1744, in the 84 year of her age.


YARMOUTH, MASS.

123. Colonel Joseph Thacher, who departed this life, 17 June, 1763, in the 64 year of his age.

All you, that pass by, pray think on me,
Think I was once in the world, like thee;
But now lie mouldering in the dust,
In hopes to rise among the just.


YARMOUTH, MASS.

124. In memory of deacon Josiah Thacher, who died, 19 Jan. 1809, in his 69 year.

Look down upon this sacred spot and see
What death can do to you as well as me.
Sweet bosom friend, your falling sand is nigh;
Children, prepare, 'tis God that calls on high.
Neighbours and friends alike must be the same,
Prepare for death in time, for God doth reign.

YARMOUTH, MASS.

125. In memory of mrs. Desire Thacher, wife of deacon Josiah Thacher, who died, 27 February, 1788, in the 52 year of her age; also, in memory of mrs. Mary Thacher, his last wife, and formerly widow of deacon Josiah Hedge. She died, 15 January, 1811, aged __ years.


YARMOUTH, MASS.

126. In memory of mr. John Thacher, who died, 12 August, 1799, aged 59 years.

Why sould we fear the hour of death,
Since life is but a span?
By lengthening out our feeble breath,
We're more involv'd in sin.
Here I resign my mortal frame,
Submissively to God,
In hopes to meet a heavenly train
In my Redeemer's blood.


YARMOUTH, MASS.

127. A monumental stone consecrated to the memory of the honourable David Thacher, esquire, who, having served his generation in many important publick stations with honour and fidelity, died, 9 november, 1801, aetatis 72. By a constant practice of the social virtues he rendered himself greatly beloved and respected in the various walks of domestick life. Reader, wouldest thou be honoured in life and lamented in death, go and do likewise. Also,
Erected to the memory of mrs. Abigail Thacher, widow of the honourable David Thacher, esquire, who died 25 April, 1803 aetat. 76. She was justly esteemed as a christian and a friend.


YARMOUTH, MASS.

128. Sacred to the momory of mrs. Sarah Thacher, the amiable consort of David Thacher, jun. esq. who died, 21 July, 1793, in the 23 year of her age.

While weeping friends bend o'er the silent tomb,
Recount her virtues, and her loss deplore;
Faith's piercing eye darts through the dreary gloom,
And hails her blest, where tears shall flow no more.